Heart Murmurs – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Heart Murmurs – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment in Emirates Hospitals Group

Overview

Heart murmurs are unusual sounds during heartbeats, often caused by turbulent blood flow. They can be harmless (innocent murmurs) or indicate an underlying heart condition.

Causes:

• Innocent Murmurs – Common in children and usually harmless.
• Heart Valve Disorders – Such as mitral valve prolapse or aortic stenosis.
• Congenital Heart Defects – Structural issues present at birth.

Diagnosis:

• Stethoscope Examination – Detects murmur sounds.
• Echocardiogram – Visualizes heart structure and function.
• Electrocardiogram (ECG) – Assesses heart rhythm.

Treatment Options:

• No Treatment Needed – For innocent murmurs.
• Medications – Beta-blockers, anticoagulants for valve disease.

Surgery – Valve repair or replacement for severe cases.

Related Treatments

• Pediatric Cardiology